Archive · 4 Sep 2026
PM Surya Ghar Delivers ₹502 Crore Subsidies Across Malwa-Nimar
The PM Surya Ghar scheme helps people install solar panels on their rooftops.
In western Madhya Pradesh, more than 69,000 solar plants have been installed.
Indore has the most installations, followed by Ujjain and Ratlam.
More than 65,000 people have already received government subsidies.
The subsidies total more than ₹502 crore.
Eligible consumers still waiting for payments are having their applications processed.
Each consumer may receive up to ₹78,000.
The solar panels are expected to provide cleaner energy and reduce reliance on conventional electricity.
A total of 69,069 solar plants have been installed across Malwa-Nimar in western Madhya Pradesh.
More than 65,000 consumers have received over ₹502 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Indore district has nearly 30,000 installations, the highest number in the region.
The scheme has added nearly 235 megawatts of solar capacity in western Madhya Pradesh.
Consumers can receive subsidies of up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar systems.
- Who
- The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, consumers, and the Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company are involved.
- What
- The scheme has supported 69,069 solar installations and distributed more than ₹502 crore in subsidies.
- When
- The figures were reported as of Thursday evening; installations are continuing every month.
- Where
- Across the Malwa-Nimar region of western Madhya Pradesh, especially in Indore, Ujjain, and Ratlam.
- Why
- The scheme aims to encourage rooftop solar, promote cleaner energy, and reduce dependence on conventional electricity.
- Solar plants installed
- 69,069 across Malwa-Nimar
- Subsidies distributed
- More than ₹502 crore
- Consumers receiving subsidies
- More than 65,000
- Highest-installation district
- Indore, with nearly 30,000 installations
- Solar capacity added
- Nearly 235 MW
- Maximum subsidy
- Up to ₹78,000 per consumer
- Payment method
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)